1943 (Airlanding)

1943 – 1968

Allocating the different roles was on merit in the different skills. Generally, this was conducted by the section commander.

In allotting the various duties, section officers should select the men who show a particular aptitude for each duty, and the next best should be those who would probably be most quickly available on service to replace a casualty. The results obtained in Table “C,” in Range Takers’ Tests, and in Tests in Belt filling, will assist section officers in detailling the numbers, and for this purpose they will keep careful record of the characteristics and particular aptitude of each man. Nos. 1, 2 and 3 should be the best in that order of merit at laying and holding, Nos. 5 and 6 at range taking, and No. 4 at belt filling. In peace, the numbers should frequently change round, so that each may be trained in the duties of all numbers under various conditions.

The serjeant should similarly be practised in the duties of section officer and the corporal in the duties of the serjeant.

Sources

Share this:

Like this:

LikeLoading...

Vickers MG Collection and Research Association

This page is published by the Vickers MG Collection & Research Association, a not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee, registered in England, Company Registration Number 07855202 – www.vickersmg.org.uk